Sr Estimator
Job Description
Job Description:
In this role, you will be responsible for the direction and preparation of lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus industrial construction cost estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls, prime contractor and subcontractor submittals and project change orders.
The Team
As part of our clients Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of our clients Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Review contractual documents (specifications, ECN's, contractor RFI's) and determine contract modifications scope changes and their applicable cost.
Prepare clear detailed quantity takeoffs for specified scopes of work to assist Construction Manager, CM Advisor and Team members.
Prepare estimate details and summary using an estimating software; tabulating materials, process equipment, construction equipment, labor, OH&P
Obtain commercially available cost pricing from vendors, manufacturers, suppliers, and trade representatives.
Ability to work under a variety of timelines, establishing priorities to meet project deadlines.
Advanced ability to interpret Project Specifications with multiple Code references.
Calculate the cost of a TIA within base contract and congruent contract changes orders.
Review Contractor and Subcontractor change order cost proposals.
Assist in negotiation of change order costs.
Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database.
Provides technical advice and assistance to the Field Construction Manager, Deputy CM and CM Advisors in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve type analysis estimate to an extremely complex mechanical and electrical changes.
Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted. Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Education Requirement:
BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
Preferred Accreditations, one of the following:
AACE International
CCP (Certified Cost Professional
CEP (Certified Estimating Professional)
American Society of Professional Estimators CPE (Certified Professional Estimator)
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Preferred Skills:
Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating (track new developments inside and outside the firm).
Cost engineering.
Mathematical skills.
Consulting skills.
Planning skills.
Analytical skills.
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
Software Skills: Ranging from Microsoft Office Suite to PMIS Procore to Estimating Timberline or similar
Preferred Database Experience, one of the following:
RS Means
Richardson Cost Data
NECA Labor Units
MCAA Labor Calculator
Preferred Estimating Experience in Facility Electrical Service discipline plus any of the following:
Instrumentation and Control
Heavy Mechanical and or Process Piping
Facility Civil/Structural
Minimum Qualifications
8 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience.
Field and/or project experience
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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